climber
gb/klˈaɪmɚ/ us/klˈaɪmɚ/
B1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
role
1
person who climbs rocks or mountains
A person who climbs mountains or rocks.
Schéma d’usage :
a [climber]; a [type] climber; climber of [place]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse climber (the person) with climbing (the activity).
Synonymes
mountaineer (More specifically a mountain climber, often in high mountains.)
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rock climber (More specific to climbing rock faces.)
Collocations
experienced climber
|skilled climber
|rock climber
|mountain climber
|ice climber
|professional climber
|climber's rope
|climber's harness
|a team of climbers
|an injured climber
Thèmes
sports
|outdoors
|travel
|fitness
Exemples
- The climber checked her harness before starting up the route.
- Rescue teams searched for a missing climber after the storm.
- He’s an experienced climber who has scaled several peaks in the Alps.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My brother is a climber.
- The climber went up the mountain.
Nom
B2
entity
2
plant that grows by climbing
A plant that grows up a wall or support.
Schéma d’usage :
a [climber]; a climber on [support]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse vine; not all climbers are vines (some use tendrils or aerial roots).
Synonymes
climbing plant (A more explicit, neutral term.)
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vine (Often used similarly, especially in American English; not always exactly the same.)
Collocations
flowering climber
|fast-growing climber
|hardy climber
|climber plant
|train a climber
|a climber on a trellis
|wall climber
|climber roses
|evergreen climber
|shade-tolerant climber
Thèmes
gardening
|nature
|home
Exemples
- They planted a climber to cover the bare fence.
- This climber needs something sturdy to attach to as it grows.
- A scented climber hangs over the garden arch in summer.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This climber grows on the wall.
- We bought a climber for the garden.
Nom
B2
role
3
person who climbs as part of work
A person who climbs trees or structures, often for work.
Schéma d’usage :
[type] climber (e.g., tree climber, pole climber)
Erreur fréquente :
Often used with a modifier (tree climber, pole climber); on its own it may be understood as a rock/mountain climber.
Synonymes
tree surgeon (UK term for a professional who works with trees; includes more than climbing.)
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arborist (Tree-care professional; may or may not climb.)
Collocations
tree climber
|pole climber
|tower climber
|a trained climber
|safety gear for climbers
|a climber at work
|a climber in a harness
Thèmes
work
|outdoors
|daily_life
Exemples
- The tower climber inspected the cables and replaced a damaged part.
- A trained climber went up the pole to fix the line.
- Tree climbers wore helmets and used ropes to work safely.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The climber fixed the cable.
- A tree climber climbed up the tree.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
climber
API
GB/klˈaɪmɚ/
US/klˈaɪmɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
climber (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (climber)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: climber
- Plural: climbers
Famille de mots
Forms
climbers
noun
Core family
climb
verb A2
climbing
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unclimbable
adjective
Advanced or less common
climbable
adjective
Expressions
lead climber
1/lˈid klˈaɪmɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
climber who leads and places protection
The climber who goes first on the rope.
Exemples
- The lead climber clipped the rope into each bolt as she moved up.
- As lead climber, he had to manage the rope and place protection carefully.
- They swapped roles so each person could be the lead climber for one pitch.
mountain climbers
1/mˈaʊntən klˈaɪmɚz/
fixed phrase
fast exercise like running in plank
An exercise where you move your knees fast in a plank.
Exemples
- Finish the circuit with thirty seconds of mountain climbers.
- Mountain climbers really get your heart rate up.
- The trainer added mountain climbers between sets to make the workout harder.
social climber
1/sˈoʊʃəl klˈaɪmɚ/
fixed phrase
person seeking higher social status
Someone who tries to join a higher social group.
Exemples
- He was seen as a social climber who only befriended wealthy people.
- The film portrays her as a social climber desperate to get into elite circles.
- She hated being called a social climber, even as her guest list grew more exclusive.
stair climber
1/stˈɛɹ klˈaɪmɚ/
fixed phrase
gym machine for climbing stairs
A gym machine that feels like climbing stairs.
Exemples
- I did twenty minutes on the stair climber after my warm-up.
- The stair climber was busy, so she used the treadmill instead.
- He prefers the stair climber because it’s tough on the legs.